by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how CU - Boulder ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #46 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #41 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in comparative literature in 2022, making the school the #44 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $616 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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Of the 28 comparative literature students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CU - Boulder, about 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the CU - Boulder comparative literature bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
The comparative literature program at CU - Boulder awarded 17 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 66 |
| East Asian Languages | 34 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 25 |
| Germanic Languages | 7 |
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